Rnd Function

Generates a random number.

Rnd ([seed])

Parameters

Seed  -  (Input, expression, Optional)

If a string is passed, it is first converted to numeric form. If a non-numeric value is passed, Error is returned. The random number returned is based on seed:

• <0 - Return the same number every time, using number as the seed.
• >0 - Return the next random number in the sequence.
• =0 - Return the most recently generated number.
• Not supplied - Returns the next random number in the sequence.

Return Value

The random number based on the supplied seed value. The return value is a floating-point number, which is always greater than or equal to zero, and less than one.

Examples 

Rnd (-1)	Seed the random number sequence
Round (6 * Rnd()) + 2	Return next random integer between 2 and 8 (inclusive)
Rnd(0)	Return the number just previously generated
Rnd (Null)	Returns same as Rnd()
Rnd (Error)	Returns Error

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Functions are specifically for use in the Macro Editor. Refer to Microsoft's official VB and JScript documentation for scripting equivalents.

See Also

Functions | Abs function | Atn function | Cos function | Exp function | Fix function | Int function | Log function | Max function | Min function | Rnd function | Round function | Sgn function | Sin function | Sqr function | Tan function

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